In conflict with Jean-Pierre Papin last fall, Ali Zarrak had not won. But a few months later, the leader of Olympique de Marseille may well contribute to the dismissal of the reserve coach.
Once again, Jean-Pierre Papin is announced on the start. The coach of the Olympique de Marseille reserve was already the subject of rumors last December, when he was quoted on the side of Martigues. The technician had finally refused the offer of Ligue 2 resident, even if it means staying in the crosshairs of certain superiors. A few weeks earlier, Jean-Pierre Papin had actually found himself at the heart of a conflict with Ali Zarrak.
The one who held the post of boss of Pro 2 had not obtained success and had changed sector within the Marseille club. But you have to believe that the threat was not really dismissed. Because according to information from 10 Sport, Jean-Pierre Papin could undergo the consequences of a reorganization led by sports director Medhi Benatia and by this same Ali Zarrak. The former striker of Olympique de Marseille would approach the exit because of his bad relations with management.
The successor of Papin already known?
It must be said that the Marseille legend has not been unanimous internally, for several months. This winter, the Regional Daily La Provence explained the reproaches addressed to the reserve team coach. The latter was accused of focusing on the objective of the rise in National 2, even if it means putting training in the background. This is perhaps the reason why Olympique de Marseille had joined Romain Ferrier in the staff of the reserve team. The former side in particular passed by the Girondins de Bordeaux could well take braid and replace the 1991 Golden Ball in the post of main coach.
